10 Questions
What is the purpose of preprocessor directives in C programming?
To instruct the compiler to perform transformations before compiling
Which part of a C program is defined by global declarations and function definitions?
Program structure
What is the role of the main function in a C program?
Execute statements in sequence from beginning to end
Why are comments used in C programming?
To document the code for human readers without affecting program execution
Which aspect of a C program do local declarations describe?
Data used only within a specific function
What is the primary purpose of reserved words in C programming?
Specify which tokens are valid and form part of the C language syntax
How are identifier names chosen in C programming?
By ensuring they are meaningful to make the program readable
Why does every C program have one function named 'main'?
'Main' indicates the primary starting point for program execution
What distinguishes global declarations from local declarations in a C program?
Global declarations are visible throughout the entire program, while local declarations are visible only within specific functions.
What specifies which tokens are valid and indicates the expected order of tokens in a C program?
Syntax rules
This quiz covers the rules for identifiers, literal constants, and punctuation in the C programming language. It discusses valid and invalid identifier names, reserved words in C, and examples of identifiers that already have predefined meanings in C.
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